Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

6/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning.

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James.

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.

I know it is a littyle late but I am in!

Romance 101 Challenge

21st Jan-21st June

2/10 Complete

Contemporary Romance:
Historical Romance: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Finished 21 January
Romantic Suspense:
Paranormal Romance: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione Finished 22 January
SF & Futuristic Romance:
Inspirational/Christian Romance:
Multi Cultural/Interracial Romance:
Erotic Romance:
Serial/Catergory Romance:
Classic or Mainstream:

Romance 101
Duration: January 9 - July 8

4/12 completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper == 01/14
2. Historical Romance: Unlacing the Innocent Miss by Margaret McPhee
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Warrior by Zoe Archer
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee
10. Erotic Romance: Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
11. Serial or Category Romance: Feeling The Heat (Harlequin Blaze #361) by Rhonda Nelson == 01/21
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Suzanne ~Satin Seductress~ wrote: "I know it is a littyle late but I am in!"

There is no 'being late' for this challenge. : )

You set your own start and end date.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

2/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

3/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron 1/20
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Naked Dragon - Annette Blair 1/17
7. Time-travel Romance: Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. Inspirational Romance:
9. Interracial Romance: Skin Game - Ava Gray (hispanic)
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/21
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

[TBD] [TBD]

0 of 12 Completed
1/9 - 7/9/2011

1. Contemporary Romance: How Sweet It Is by Sophie Gunn 1/19
2. Historical Romance:
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance:
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance:
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc):
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction (includes a love story as a major part of its storyline):

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Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
4/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Love My Way
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs?
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

7/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning. Compledted 1/21/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James.

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

3/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance Forbidden Pleasure
11. Serial or Category Romance Twice the Temptation
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Jan 10 2011
End Date: Jun 10 2011
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.
Total: 12 books

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance: Ghost of a Chance by Felicia Forella 01/17
11. Serial or Category Romance: Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti (Harlequin Nocturne) 01/23
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
5/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade 1/23
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless or Avalon High
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Love My Way
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs?
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

Jan 15th - July 14th
3/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks



Read

13/16

1. Contemporary Romance: The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
2. Historical Romance: The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
3. Romantic Suspense / Suspenseful Romance: Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
— 01/10
4. Paranormal Romance: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction / Futuristic Romance: Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12
6. Fantasy Romance: The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — 01/15
7. Time-travel Romance: A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin — 01/10
8. Inspirational / Christian Romance: Against All Odds by Irene Hannon
9. Multi-cultural / Interracial Romance: Skin Game by Ava Gray — 01/15
10. Erotic Romance: Take Me by Grace Samuels — 01/15
11. Serial / Category Romance: Night Smoke by Nora Roberts
12. Classic / Mainstream Fiction: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning — 01/18 - 01/22
(Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/19
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/20
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/21
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22)

8/12 Completed

Start: 1/9/11


1. Contemporary Romance - Irresistible by Susan Mallery.

2. Historical Romance - Royal Seduction by Jennifer Blake. Completed 1/10/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Romantic Suspense - Under Fire by Jo Davis. Completed 1/18/11 **** (4 Stars)

4. Paranormal Romance - The Jaguar Prince by Karen Kelley. Completed 1/12/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Futuristic Romance - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/19/11 ***** (5 Stars)

6. Fantasy Romance

7. Time-travel Romance - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning. Compledted 1/21/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Against All Odds by Irene Hannon. Completd 1/20/11 ** (2 Stars)

9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance

10. Erotic Romance - Mortal Temptations by Allyson James.

11. Serial or Category Romance - Undercover Princess (Royally Wed) by Suzanne Brockman. Completed 1/13/11 *** (3 Stars)

12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Completed 1/24/11 *** (3 Stars)

I was literally crying by the end of Sparks book, I felt so sad for John's character.

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

4/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance Twice the Temptation
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

5/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd 1/22
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron 1/20
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Naked Dragon - Annette Blair 1/17
7. Time-travel Romance: Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. Inspirational Romance:
9. Interracial Romance: Night's Rose - Annaliese Evans (fey/vampire) 1/22
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/21
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

[TBD] [TBD]

Jan 15th - July 14th
4/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan 1/25
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks



Read

8 January - 7 July 2011

Completed: 4/12 Hmmm - list still subject to change!

Contemporary: Snowbound by Larissa Ione - √ 26-Jan
Historical: The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer- √ 25-Jan
Suspense: Predatory Game by Christine Feehan
Paranormal: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
Sci-fi: Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair - √ 12-Jan
Fantasy: Guardian Of Honor by Robin D Owens
Time-travel: Rejar by Dara Joy - √ 18-Jan
Inspirational/Christian: no idea yet :)
Multi-cultural/Interracial: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Erotic: Menage by Emma Holly
Serial/Category: Pregnant By The Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence
Classic/Love story: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger?? or Jane Eyre or Sundays at Tiffany's or Water for Elephants

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
7/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game or Fair Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse 1/25
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade 1/23
6. Fantasy- Shiver or Soulless
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Lean on Me (Hispanic and Irish) 1/25
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs?
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

Jan 10 - Jul 9
3/12 done

1. Contemporary -
2. Historical - Improper Seduction
3. Suspense - Cold As Ice Jan 13 - 4 Stars
4. Paranormal - Frostfire Jan 22 - 4 Stars
5. SciFic - Doubleblind Jan 16 - 5 Stars
6. Fantasy - Beneath the Thirteen Moons
7. Time Travel - Healing the Highlander
8. Christian -
9. Multi-cultural - Ice Blue
10. Erotic - Everything Forbidden
11. Serial -
12. Mainstream -

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

3/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

RRRC Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/11/11 - 7/11/11
3/12 Completed Updated: 1/26/11

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie 1/16
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance
4. Paranormal Romance The Treasure Keeper 1/16
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)
12. Mainstream Fiction Shadowfever 1/26

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

5/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run 1/26
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance Twice the Temptation
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

16/16 books


1. Contemporary Romance: The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
2. Historical Romance: The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
3. Romantic Suspense / Suspenseful Romance: Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
— 01/10
4. Paranormal Romance: Curse of Cupid by Christine McKay — 01/27
5. Science-Fiction / Futuristic Romance: Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12
6. Fantasy Romance: The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — 01/15
7. Time-travel Romance: A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin — 01/10
8. Inspirational / Christian Romance: Mistletoe and Miracles by Wendy Davy — 01/27
9. Multi-cultural / Interracial Romance: Skin Game by Ava Gray — 01/15
10. Erotic Romance: Take Me by Grace Samuels — 01/15
11. Serial / Category Romance: Night Smoke by Nora Roberts — 01/24
12. Classic / Mainstream Fiction: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning — 01/18 - 01/22
(Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/19
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/20
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/21
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22)

Congrats Mojca!!

Congrats Mojca!

As usual, Mojca, you are fast. Congratulations!

Congrats Mojca!

WTG Mojca!

Thanks, ladies.

Can anyone suggest a good sci-fi romance book? I'm having a hard time finding one that interests me... Open to suggestions?

Congrats Mojca! That was fast!

~Hayley~ wrote: "Can anyone suggest a good sci-fi romance book? I'm having a hard time finding one that interests me... Open to suggestions?"

Here are my two favorites sci-fi romance series:

Linnea Sinclair's Dock Five Universe


Deidre Knight's Midnight Warriors

Thanks Yz, I think I will read Parallel Attraction (it happens to be available at the library). I was having the toughest time finding a good read :(. But thanks for again!

~Hayley~ wrote: "Thanks Yz, I think I will read Parallel Attraction (it happens to be available at the library). I was having the toughest time finding a good read :(. But thanks for again!"

Let me know what you think. : )

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Let me know what you think. : ) "

I definitely will :)

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: January 11, 2011 - July 11, 2011

4/12 Complete

1. Contemporary Romance:Delicious by Susan Mallery
2. Historical Romance: Love Is Blind by Lynsey Sands 1/19/11
3. Romantic Suspense: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/11
6. Fantasy Romance: A Hunger Like No Other by Kressley Cole
7. Time Travel Romance: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
8. Inspirational/Christian Romance: True Devotion by Dee Henderson
9. Multi-Cultural or Interracial Romance: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
10. Erotic Romance: Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James 1/26/11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 1/28/11
12. Mainstream Fiction: One Day by David Nicholls

1. Contemporary Romance
2. Historical Romance Prince Charming 01/29 ****
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch (Montana Mystique)
4. Paranormal Romance The Day of the Dead
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance
6. Fantasy Romance The Healer's Apprentice
7. Time-travel Romance A Lesson in Passion
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance Hide In Plain Sight (The Three Sisters Inn Series #1)
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance
10. Erotic Romance
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc)Baby Bonanza
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.
(What is the difference between a 'love story' and a 'romance'? The former does not guarantee a happy ending. Examples: Love Story,
The Bridges of Madison County, The Time Traveler's Wife, Nicholas Spark's books, etc)
???
All in Time
Black Silk
The Apothecary's Daughter

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Time: 1/17 - 7/16

7/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Nauti Dreams 1/19
2. Historical Romance: If He's Wicked 1/17
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance No Place to Run 1/26
4. Paranormal Romance: Bone Crossed 1/23
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance Vengeance in Death
6. Fantasy Romance The Darkest Kiss
7. Time-travel Romance Outlander 1/29
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance No Other
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Burn
10. Erotic Romance: Forbidden Pleasure 1/24
11. Serial or Category Romance: Twice the Temptation 1/29
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction Getting to Happy

Posting as I decide:

3 of 12

Romance Reading 101
Duration Jan 10 - Jul 10

1. Contemporary Romance - Call Me Irresistible - By Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. Historical Romance - The Accidental Wedding by Annie Gracie
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - No Dark Place by Joan Wolf
4. Paranormal Romance - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Reye's Gold by Ruthie Robinson 1/9
10. Erotic Romance - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning 1/29
11. Serial or Category Romance - Whatever You Like by Maureen Smith 1/16
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline.

Romance 101 Challenge

21st Jan-21st June

3/10 Complete

Contemporary Romance:
Historical Romance: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley Finished 21 January
Romantic Suspense:
Paranormal Romance: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione Finished 22 January
SF & Futuristic Romance:
Inspirational/Christian Romance:
Multi Cultural/Interracial Romance:
Erotic Romance: Tied Up, Tied Down by Lorelei James Finished 30 January
Serial/Catergory Romance:
Classic or Mainstream:

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/10-7/9
8/12 Done

1. Contemporary- Breathing Room 1/22
2. Historical- Love Is Blind or One Red Rose
3. Romantic Suspense- Murder Game or Fair Game
4. Paranormal- From Dead to Worse 1/25
5. Sci-Fi- Silent Blade 1/23
6. Fantasy- Darkfever
7. Time-travel- The Highlander's Touch
8. Inspirational/Christian- A Very Special Delivery 1/18 (very preachy but had a sweet and interesting love story-enjoyed the characters but not the religious heavy-handedness)
9. Multi-Cultural/Interracial- Lean on Me (Hispanic and Irish) 1/25
10. Erotic- Club Shadowlands1/11
11. Serial/Category-His, Hers and...Theirs? 1/30
12. Classic/Mainstream- Dear John 1/15

Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/16/11-7/16/11
Goal: 3/12

1. Contemporary Romance:
2. Historical Romance:
3. RS or Suspenseful Romance: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan ★★★★☆ 1/17
4. Paranormal Romance: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 1/29
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance:
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance: Branded As Trouble by Lorelei James ★★★☆☆ 1/16
11. Serial or Category Romance:
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Romance 101
Duration: January 9 - July 8

5/12 completed

1. Contemporary Romance: Lone Star Trouble by Autumn Piper == 01/14
2. Historical Romance: Captive Bride by Bonnie Dee == 01/30
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance:
4. Paranormal Romance: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston == 01/15
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Warrior by Zoe Archer
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee
10. Erotic Romance: Raising Kane by Lorelei James == 01/10
11. Serial or Category Romance: Feeling The Heat (Harlequin Blaze #361) by Rhonda Nelson == 01/21
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction:

Romance Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary Romance - Nobody’s Baby But Mine 1/30/11
2. Historical Romance - Becoming Georgia by Emily Carmichael 1/9/11
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts ** 1/1/11
4. Paranormal Romance -
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance -
6. Fantasy Romance -
7. Time-travel Romance -
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance -
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance -
10. Erotic Romance -
11. Serial or Category Romance (Silhouette, Harlequin, Mills&Boon, etc) -
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction -

6/12

1. Contemporary Romance: Just the Way You Are - Christina Dodd 1/22
2. Historical Romance: Too Wicked to Wed - Cheryl Holt
3. Romantic Suspense: Out of Body - Stella Cameron 1/20
4. Paranormal Romance: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
5. Futuristic Romance: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb
6. Fantasy Romance: Naked Dragon - Annette Blair 1/17
7. Time-travel Romance: Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. Inspirational Romance: Bloodring - Faith Hunter 1/29 (cheating: more urban fantasy than romance)
9. Interracial Romance: Night's Rose - Annaliese Evans (fey/vampire) 1/22
10. Erotic Romance: Skin Trade - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/21
11. Serial Romance:
12. Classic/Mainstream Fiction: Love: A User's Guide: A Novel of Romance with Attitude - Clare Naylor

[TBD]

Jan 15th - July 14th
5/12

1. Contemporary Romance - He loves Lucy Susan Donovan 1/25
2. Historical Romance - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance - Treachery in Death J.D Robb
4. Paranormal Romance - Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance - Touched by an Alien Gini Koch 1/23
6. Fantasy Romance - Shadowfever Karen Marie Moning 1/19
7. Time-travel Romance - Must love Kilts Allie Mackay 1/16
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Love comes Softly Janette Oke 1/30
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance Go Fetch Shelly Laurenston
10. Erotic Romance Vampire Mistress Joey W Hill
11. Serial or Category Romance Harlequin - Captivated Nora Roberts
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks



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I'll give this one a go. Could prove interesting. I will post as I go. Updated 3.5.11

Beginning date 1.10.11 - End date 7.9.11

1. Contemporary Romance Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3.2.11
2. Historical Romance - Only His by Elizabeth Lowell - 1.17.11
3. Romantic Suspense - Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings - 1.30.11
4. Paranormal Romance - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 1.11.11
5. Futuristic Romance - Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle - 1.13.11
6. Fantasy Romance - Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan - 3.5.11
7. Time-travel Romance
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance
9. Multi-cultural Romance - Dangerous Grounds by Shelli Stevens - 2.28.11
10. Erotic Romance - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James - 1.16.11
11. Serial or Category Romance - Her Sexy Valentine by Stephanie Bond - 2.21.11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - 1.14.11